Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, has opened applications for 1,010 Apprentice vacancies under its 2026 recruitment drive. The online application process began on August 8, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until September 7, 2026.

The recruitment covers apprentices in various trades, including freshers, ex-ITI candidates and candidates applying under MLT/PASAA categories. Candidates interested in railway apprenticeship opportunities should check the prescribed educational qualifications, age limit and application fee before applying.

1,010 Apprentice Posts

According to the recruitment details, ICF has notified a total of 1,010 Apprentice positions. The vacancies have been divided into different categories based on candidates' educational and technical qualifications.

Category                             Vacancies
Apprentice (Fresher)                  320
Ex-ITI                                        670
MLT/PASAA (Fresher)                10
MLT/PASAA (Ex-ITI)                   10
Total                                         1,010

The recruitment is intended to provide apprenticeship opportunities in various trades at Integral Coach Factory, one of the major railway production units in the country.

Applications Open Until September 7

The online application window opened on August 8, 2026. Candidates have until September 7, 2026 to complete the application process.

The last date for fee payment is also September 7. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to submit their forms, particularly because applications may require document uploads and payment confirmation.

The examination date, if applicable, will be announced separately. The recruitment information currently states that further examination-related updates will be notified later.

Educational Qualification

The eligibility criteria differ depending on the category of apprenticeship.

For Fresher Apprentice positions, candidates must have passed Class 10 with at least 50 per cent marks. The prescribed qualification also requires candidates to have studied Science or Mathematics as specified in the recruitment requirements.

Candidates applying under the Ex-ITI category must have passed Class 10 with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and possess a two-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade.

Candidates should check the official notification for trade-wise qualification requirements before submitting their applications.

Age Limit

Applicants must be at least 15 years old as on September 7, 2026. The maximum age limit is 24 years.

Age relaxation will be applicable to candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories according to the rules prescribed for the recruitment.

Candidates should ensure that they meet the age criteria on the specified cut-off date before applying.

Application Fee

The application fee for candidates belonging to the General, OBC and EWS categories is ₹100.

Candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwD categories, along with all female candidates, are exempted from paying the application fee, according to the recruitment details.

The fee can be paid through online modes such as debit card, credit card, internet banking and other available payment methods.

Selection on Merit

Unlike many railway recruitments that involve competitive written examinations, the ICF Apprentice recruitment is primarily based on a merit list.

Eligible candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the prescribed merit criteria. Shortlisted applicants will then have to appear for document verification.

Candidates should therefore ensure that the information entered in the application form matches their educational certificates and other supporting documents.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official ICF recruitment portal. Applicants should first read the complete notification and verify their trade-wise eligibility.

The application process generally requires candidates to enter personal and educational details, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee.

Candidates should save a copy of the completed application form and payment receipt for future reference.

The last date to apply is September 7, 2026.

Applicants are advised to rely on the official ICF notification for any changes or additional instructions related to the recruitment.